John Kerry: U.S. considering sanctions on Central African Republic

Kerry says the U.S. is 'deeply disturbed' by the reports of violence. | AP Photo

By ASSOCIATED PRESS | 1/27/14 6:44 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States is prepared to consider sanctions against the Central African Republic in response to violence between Muslim and Christian coalitions in the country.

Kerry says the U.S. is "deeply disturbed" by reports that some Republic leaders may be supporting attacks by the mostly Muslim Seleka and the Christian anti-Balaka groups.